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When You Can’t Find the Magic in the Mess

I saw this quote on Brene Brown’s Facebook page and was awed. Where’s the magic my dear? In the brown paper floors? In the kitchen with no cabinets and stove? In the constant bickering between our girls?

As most holiday seasons come and go, this one was particularly flawed. The great water leak of Thanksgiving that’s literally thrown our home into chaos. As we await insurance claims, and half of our kitchen is in the guest room, breathing has become difficult in our cluttered house. It’s a metaphor really.

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Even though we are in completely different life stages…I’m quickly approaching my mid-30’s and single and without children I relate so deeply to this right now. I needed to be reminded that it’s OK to not know. It’s OK to be the mess right now. thank you

****It’s OK to be the mess. The glorious, emotional, unsteady, perfectly imperfect, hot mess. Because eventually the magic will come, if we are brave enough to sit in the dark with our eyes wide open***

I loved this, Kristen and just know you aren’t alone as much as we want life to be perfect mostly it just isn’t and like you I am learning to just be OK with it as much as I can. Hugs and again just know you have a friend here even if you need to vent as we can commiserate together <3

I really love this. I have been in the mess many, many times and sometimes the blessing doesn’t always appear to me while I’m still in it. I sometimes have to be in the mess, linger in it, and actually get tired of it before I can find the other side of it. I agree, once I realize that I can’t always force the process is usually when the process happens. Sorry you are going through so much right now. Happy New Year and sending love! xo

Meet Kristen

Welcome! I'm a TV reporter and mom sharing our hectic life in sports and parenting, healthy mom hacks, a little encouragement, and some of my pro media tips. Be who you want to be, life's too short to pretend!

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